{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"228: The Instagram Growth Playbook That Changed Everything","description":"I've been producing Instagram content for a long time and we haven't seen that much growth. Some posts would hit, most wouldn't, and I had no idea why. Then I discovered a tool that changed everything. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact system we now use to grow on Instagram. It starts with one hour of research per month, a weekly testing rhythm, and a collaboration strategy that gets 47% more reach. I also share a real example where I analyzed a client's competitors during a VIP day and found that 18 out of their top 20 posts used one specific format. The patterns are there -- you just have to look for them.   In this episode, you'll learn: \u2022 How to use Sort Feed (a Chrome extension) to find what's already working in your niche \u2022 Why monthly research + weekly testing beats random posting every time \u2022 The micro-testing framework: change one thing per week and track results \u2022 How name drops and collaborations expand your reach (with real examples) \u2022 Why we publish three posts a day and how that accelerates learning   \ud83d\udce5 RESOURCE: Grab the resources from this episode at https:\/\/podcast.stu.me    CONNECT WITH STU: \u2022 Website: https:\/\/stu.me  \u2022 Book "Predictable Profits": https:\/\/a.co\/d\/4GIi1uz  \u2022 Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/stumclaren  \u2022 Podcast: https:\/\/podcast.stu.me  \u2022 Membership.io: https:\/\/membership.io    Subscribe and leave a review if this episode helped you. ","author_name":"Marketing Your Business - Marketing Strategies for Business Owners","author_url":"https:\/\/membership.io","html":"